Unconventional Careers - Redefining Success

Explore an inspiring TEDx talk that challenges traditional notions of career success and encourages embracing unconventional paths. Follow the journey of a speaker who, at 17, left college and environmental engineering to pursue freelance resume writing, ultimately building a successful 13-year business venture. Discover how this bold decision led to unexpected opportunities, including a return to education to study emerging technologies like AI. Learn why it's never too late to transition careers or pursue new dreams, and how embracing change can lead to fulfilling experiences. Gain insights into founding a career services company, co-authoring a best-selling book, and becoming a sought-after speaker and coach. Empower yourself to step out of your comfort zone, improve career readiness, and advocate for yourself in the workplace, whether it's negotiating salaries, earning promotions, or increasing job satisfaction.

Unconventional Careers: Redefining success | Fatemah Mirza | TEDxPurdueU